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Comprehensive List of Poetry Types

June 30, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment
Types of Poems

Are you looking for new poetry types to try out? Everyone knows the most common types of poetry like haiku, sonnet, ballad, and free verse. But what about the others? In this article, you’ll discover a comprehensive list of different… Continue Reading →

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How to Write a Clerihew Poem

November 6, 2015Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

I have mentioned Clerihew a few times on this blog and I even made an entire theme of Bright Dreams Journal of the genre, but what exactly is it and what does it accomplish? Why Write a Clerihew? First and… Continue Reading →

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Using Hyperbole and Other Sensory Elements for Imagery in Poetry

August 26, 2015Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

Over the past thirty years, poets have begun putting much emphasis on imagery. This is not to say imagery wasn’t important in the past, look at haiku’s popularity. Nonetheless, imagery has expanded so much that it virtually is the poem.… Continue Reading →

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20 Poetry Topics with Over 100 Poetry Writing Prompts

August 2, 2015Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

Sometimes we hit a brick-wall when brainstorming for our next poetry topic. When this happens, its good to hear another person’s idea of what to write about. These types of suggestions are often referred to as writing prompts (because they… Continue Reading →

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How to Write Poetry: 7 Steps for Beginners

July 23, 2015Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

Are you new to writing poetry or do you simply wish to become a better writer? The steps outlined below are designed for beginners in mind. Be sure to follow the steps to the letter. Once you become a more… Continue Reading →

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18 Tips to Help You Write Better Poetry

July 9, 2015Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment
How to write better poetry

Every poet strives to be better. I’m no different. I continue to read poetry, refresh myself in the elements, and read tips from great authors as much as possible. During my free-time, I gathered some of the best tips I… Continue Reading →

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Poetry /’poʊItri/ (n.)

Definition: A rhythmic composition used by a writer or speaker to display emotion.

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